Roofer Accused Of Ripping Off North Texas Family Ordered To Stay In Jail Until Trial
Gregg Averitt had been out on bond since his indictment last summer, on the condition he not solicit any more construction work.
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Gregg Averitt had been out on bond since his indictment last summer, on the condition he not solicit any more construction work.
Police say a 15-year-old boy led them on a chase early Thursday morning through Haltom City -- in his mother's Mercedes.
A former jailer for the Hood County Sheriff's Office was arrested for having an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate, authorities say.
Even spring needs a break every once in a while. North Texans should brace for winter-like weather Sunday morning as temperatures are expected to drop to the 30s.
Those fighting pancreatic cancer are gearing up for the Dallas/Fort Worth PurpleLight event this weekend. It's a way to remember those lost and show support to those who are fighting it right now.
All of the state's more than 1,900 law enforcement agencies are subject to the Texas open records laws with the exception of three police departments, all at North Texas hospitals.
North Texas was pelted with a lot of hail, especially in Collin County, Sunday evening as a round of severe storms moved through the area.
Large amounts of hail pelted North Texas, especially Collin County, after a round of severe storms moved through the area.
The emergency warning sirens sounded in the northwest part of Bedford the past two nights without anyone activating them.
The City of Farmers Branch is transforming a former football field into what will be known as the Barney Wood Bark Park, the city's first ever dog park.
Health officials have confirmed a resident of Tarrant County has tested positive for measles. This is the first confirmed case in the county since 2015.
The billboard showing a Confederate soldier urinating on an image of the Dallas skyline with the words "I Support Confederate Heritage" is along Highway 175 near the city of Kemp in Kaufman County.
A man has died after a head-on collision at a Rednecks with Paychecks event in North Texas, adding to a list of deaths associated with its events that includes a 10-year-old child.
Check out our interactive map showing where they are.
The Saginaw High School band represented North Texas on Sunday in Dublin, Ireland as they performed in a St. Patrick's Day parade.
A large crowd filled the auditorium at a Richardson mosque Friday night, with added security in and around the building.
North Richland Hills police have released a detailed sketch of a suspect wanted for a spree of bank robberies and for shooting one of their officers in March 2003.
Police departments throughout North Texas are increasing security at mosques following a terror attack on two mosques in New Zealand that left at least 49 people dead and dozens injured.
The Dallas Zoo has welcomed its second baby gorilla born in 21 years and its second in less than a year.
"We were taken advantage of big time," said Rachel Wiebe, the president of the Dallas Flooring Warehouse.
The cities of DeSoto and Lancaster confirmed late Tuesday their emergency warning siren systems were hacked when they went off early Tuesday morning.
Hundreds of parents and kids planning to head out of town for Spring Break faced some major frustrations at North Texas airports on Saturday after severe storms moved through the early morning hours.
If you drew a line from Paris down to Forth Worth to about Cisco, then the best potential of patch freezing drizzle would be north of that line.
Heavy rainfall in the fall gave the seeds the water and growth they needed for a beautiful bloom.
The company has confirmed that it will close down its two locations in Collin County while also opening up a new store at Galleria Dallas.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
That heat sticks around Sunday, with forecast highs in the upper 90s to near triple-digits.
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
"These folks in Texas are looking for leaders that have solutions for their problems," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder. "And that's what I'm wanting the party to do."
In a speech delayed by a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall due to severe weather, President Trump mixed politics with history.
Fort Worth police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened during a large gathering in southeast Fort Worth.
Brady Constantine isn't a one-man show. Crucial to carrying out his duties as Kendall County Emergency Services Director and Fire Marshal are the emergency responders within his reach. Certainly, good relationships with County officials help, too.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
Take a closer look at how the flooding unfolded on July 4, 2025, and how the region is rebuilding.
Josh Abbott opens up about why he wrote the song, and the kind of healing he hopes it might offer the grief-stricken families.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
"These folks in Texas are looking for leaders that have solutions for their problems," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder. "And that's what I'm wanting the party to do."
In a speech delayed by a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall due to severe weather, President Trump mixed politics with history.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
A confrontation between Egypt's coaching staff and a Dallas police officer at the team's hotel sparked a viral video ahead of a World Cup match.
Egypt and Australia will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Friday afternoon.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
